From 13:30 Every Monday
Monday afternoon social bridge
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Non duplicate bridge, Chicago, no partner required
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
18 regular nights
The weekly line-up. Times and formats can change, so check with the venue before you travel.
Monday
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Chelmsford Chess Club, Chelmsford. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Monday
Monday club night
Southend Chess Club (Monday, Ambleside), Southend-on-Sea. Club night and Southend League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Tuesday
16:30 to 21:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, casual and league chess, all ages
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: £3 Beginner friendly
19:30 to 22:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Thurrock Chess Club (Tuesday, Stanford-le-Hope), Stanford-le-Hope. Club night, casual chess and club events
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
19:30 to 23:00 Every Tuesday
Tuesday club night
Brentwood Chess Club, Brentwood. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free for visitors initially Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Usually closed mid July to end of August
Tuesday club night
Clacton Chess Club, Clacton-on-Sea. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
Wednesday
From 19:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Colchester Chess Club, Colchester. Club night, social and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Writtle Chess Club, Chelmsford. Club night and league matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Witham Chess Club, Witham. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games
From 19:30 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Loughton Chess Club, Loughton. Club night and Essex League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games
19:30 to 22:00 Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Thurrock Chess Club, Grays. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: 50p per night Beginner friendly
Ask the venue for times Every Wednesday
Wednesday club night
Braintree Chess Club, Braintree. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Thursday
From 19:00 Every Thursday
Thursday evening practice bridge
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Supervised practice bridge for beginners, improvers and social play
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
From 19:45 Every Thursday
Thursday adult club night
Basildon Chess Club, Basildon. Club night, casual and league chess
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: First two visits free, then 2 pounds casual or membership Beginner friendly
Friday
19:30 to 23:00 Every Friday
Friday club night
Southend Chess Club, Southend-on-Sea. Club night, club competitions and Essex League matches
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Saturday
From 13:30 Every Saturday
Saturday afternoon social bridge
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club, Leigh-on-Sea. Non duplicate bridge, Chicago, no partner required
Chess, bridge and classic games Beginner friendly
Sunday
10:00 to 13:00 Every Sunday
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh at The Commons, Colchester. Casual drop-in chess, all levels
Chess, bridge and classic games Entry: Free Beginner friendly
16 venues
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club
Southend and Leigh Bridge Club has its own premises in Leigh-on-Sea and is open seven days a week for duplicate and social bridge, from gentle hosted sessions to competitive pairs. It also runs beginners and improvers courses and a Thursday evening practice session.
Tables to play on site
11 regular nights · 6 days a week
Basildon Chess Club
Basildon Chess Club meets every Thursday at the Basildon Progression Centre in Witchards, about ten minutes walk from Basildon station. A junior club for under 18s runs first, followed by the adult club with league teams and casual games for beginners and social players.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Thus
Braintree Chess Club
Braintree Chess Club welcomes players of all standards on Wednesday evenings at the Braintree and Bocking Liberal Club on Coggeshall Road, with teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Brentwood Chess Club
Brentwood Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Brentwood Baptist Church on Kings Road, a short walk from Brentwood station. Visitors can drop in, equipment is provided, and the club runs league teams and a club championship.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Chelmsford Chess Club
Chelmsford Chess Club meets on Monday evenings from 7.30pm at HotBox on Viaduct Road and fields several teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Clacton Chess Club
Clacton Chess Club meets on Tuesday evenings at Holland Public Hall in Holland-on-Sea and fields several teams in the North Essex Chess League. The club usually takes a summer break from mid July through August.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Colchester Chess Club
Founded in 1888, Colchester Chess Club meets every Wednesday at 7pm at the Belle Vue Social Club. It welcomes social players and league players of all standards, and runs internal competitions and fun nights.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
E2-E4 Colchester Chess Club
Friendly Colchester chess club meeting every Tuesday from 4.30pm to 9pm at the Spiritualist Centre, Fennings Chase. All ages and abilities are welcome, with a special commitment to players with autism and other special needs, plus two teams in the North Essex Chess League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Loughton Chess Club
Loughton Chess Club meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at Loughton Bowling Club, Eleven Acre Rise, and plays in the Essex League.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Southend Chess Club
Southend Chess Club meets every Friday evening at Thorpe Bay Bridge Club for club competitions and Essex League home matches. It welcomes players of all standards, from beginners to experienced league players.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Fris
Southend Chess Club (Monday, Ambleside)
Southend Chess Club meets every Monday evening at Ambleside Social Club, mainly for Southend and District League matches and club play. Players of all standards are welcome.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Mons
Sunday Morning Chess Sesh at The Commons
Free, drop-in casual chess every Sunday morning at The Commons Cafe in The Minories, Colchester, run by E2-E4 Chess Club. All levels are welcome, from beginners upwards, and chess sets are available in the cafe at other times.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Suns
Thurrock Chess Club
Thurrock Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings at St Thomas of Canterbury Church Hall in Grays, with juniors from 6.30pm and adults from 7.30pm. Beginners are welcome and the club fields teams in the Essex and Southend leagues.
Tables to play on site
2 regular nights · Weds
Thurrock Chess Club (Tuesday, Stanford-le-Hope)
Thurrock Chess Club holds a Tuesday club night at the East Thurrock Community Association in Stanford-le-Hope. Players of all levels are welcome for casual games and club events.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Tues
Witham Chess Club
Witham Chess Club meets on Wednesday evenings from 7.30pm at the Bethel Christian Fellowship Hall on Church Street, a short walk from Witham station, with off street parking.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
Writtle Chess Club
Writtle Chess Club meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm at the Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre, Chelmsford, which has a large car park. It plays league matches with digital clocks.
Tables to play on site
1 regular night · Weds
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